A-common (part 3)

arbiter

(n) one who can solve a dispute (cuộc tranh luận), make a decision

arbitrary

(adj) tùy ý, ngẫu nhiên (based on factors that appear random)/ chuyên quyền, độc đoán

arbitration

(n) the process or act of resolving a dispute

arboreal

(adj) of or relating to trees

• Leaves, roots, and bark are a few …. tráit

Arcane

(adj) obscure, secret, known only by a few

Archaic

(adj) of or relating to an earlier period in time, outdated

• In a few selecr regions of Western Mongolian, an … Chinese dialect is still spoken

Archetypal

(adj) the most representative or typical example of sth

• Be the … politician

ardor

(n) extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm

Arrogate

(v) tự ý chiếm đoạt, nhận vơ

• The king ….d the right to order executions to himself exclusively.

Artisan

(n) a craftsman

Ascertain

(v) perceive, learn

• With a bit of research, the student ….ed that some plants can live for weeks without water.

Ascetic

(adj) lối sống giản dị, nghiêm khắc và tiết chế tối đa các nhu cầu vật chất hay dục vọng nhằm hướng tới sự thanh tịnh trong tâm hồn hoặc mục đích tinh thần (tu khổ hạnh)

• The priest lives an … life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.

Ascribe

(v) to assign, credit, attribute to (… to sb)

Assail

(v) to attack

Aspersion

(n) a curse, expression of ill-will (lời vu khống, sự bôi nhọ, hoặc lời phỉ báng)

Assiduous

(adj) Hard-working, diligent

Assuage

(v) to ease, pacify

Astute

(adj) very clever, crafty (xảo quyệt)

Asylum

(n)

1. A place of refuge, protection, a sanctuary

2. An institution in which the insane are kept (trại tâm thần)

Atone

(v) to repent (Ăn năn), make amends (chuộc lỗi)

Atrophy

(v) teo cơ, decay

• If muscles do not receive enough blood, they will soon …. and die.

Attain

(v) to achieve, arrive at

Atypical

(Adj) not typical, unusual

Audacious

(adj) excessively bold (táo bạo, liều lĩnh hoặc bạo gan)

Audible

(Adj) able to be heard

Augment

(v) to add to, expand

• The eager students seeks to … his knowledge of French vocabulary by reading French literature.

Auspicious

(Adj) favorable, indicative of good things

Austere

(adj) khắc khổ, khổ hạnh, nghiêm khắc

Avarice

(n) lòng tham của cải, tiền bạc hoặc vật chất

Avenge

(v) báo thù, trả thù, hoặc rửa nhục

Aversion

(n) a particular dislike for sth

• Because he’s from Hawaii, Ben has an …. to autumn, winter, and cold climates in general.